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The Panic Pod: Anxiety Help

by Joshua Fletcher
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Latest episodes

  • 22. Existential Anxiety (and the Scary Thoughts!)

    July 3, 2026 · 17 min

    In Episode 22, Existential Anxiety, we explore how anxiety latches onto the big, unanswerable questions about life, meaning, existence, and identity. These are thoughts that may not have once felt particularly bothersome, but once the…

  • 21. Somatic OCD

    May 11, 2026 · 20 min

    In Episode 21, Somatic OCD, we explore the experience of becoming hyper-focused on physical sensations, bodily symptoms, and automatic processes such as breathing, swallowing, blinking, or heartbeat awareness. We look at why these…

  • 20. Perfectionism in Anxiety Recovery

    April 22, 2026 · 18 min

    In Episode 20, we explore perfectionism in anxiety recovery and why trying to recover “perfectly” can keep you stuck. Many people approach desensitisation with rigid rules, constant self-monitoring, and pressure to get every step right…

  • 19. Sleep Anxiety (How to fall asleep when anxious)

    April 14, 2026 · 20 min

    In Episode 19, we look at sleep anxiety and the question of how to fall asleep when you feel anxious. Many people with anxiety disorders become preoccupied with sleep, trying to optimise it, worrying about not getting enough, or fearing…

  • 18. The Best Technique For Anxiety

    April 14, 2026 · 18 min

    In Episode 18, The Best Technique for Anxiety, we look at why many popular techniques from the wellness space or general therapy approaches can become unhelpful when applied to anxiety disorders. What often starts as a tool can quickly…

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  • 17. The Fastest Way To Calm Anxiety

    March 24, 2026 · 19 min

    Episode 17 of The Panic Pod is called The Fastest Way to Calm Anxiety.This episode isn’t what you might expect. There are no quick fixes, no hacks, and no step-by-step techniques. Instead, we look at what actually calms anxiety at its…

  • 16. How NOT To Measure Anxiety

    March 11, 2026 · 16 min

    In Episode 16, we explore why measuring and monitoring anxiety is one of the most common mistakes people make when they are in a sensitised state. When we constantly check how anxious we feel, we send a message to the brain that anxiety is…

  • 15. How to Make Anxiety Smaller

    March 2, 2026 · 16 min

    In Episode 15, we look at how to make anxiety smaller by not making it the most important thing in the room. Anxiety grows when it becomes the centre of our attention and starts to dictate our behaviour. In this episode, I explain how…

  • 14. Driving Anxiety

    February 14, 2026 · 18 min

    In this episode of The Panic Pod we explore driving anxiety, a very common and often misunderstood fear. Most people are not afraid of the mechanics of driving. They are afraid of the internal sensations that might show up behind the…

  • 13. Do What Non-Anxious You Would Do

    February 4, 2026 · 19 min

    In Episode 13, Do What Non-Anxious You Would Do, we explore the role of attention, focus, and intentional behaviour in anxiety recovery. By acting in line with how the non-anxious version of us would behave, we send a signal to the brain…

  • 12. Explaining Anxiety To a Loved One

    January 26, 2026 · 19 min

    In Episode 12, we look at how to explain anxiety to a loved one. Disordered anxiety can be difficult to describe and even harder for others to understand. In this episode, I break down what anxiety actually is, how it feels from the…

  • 11. Anxiety & "Going Crazy"

    January 19, 2026 · 19 min

    Episode 11 looks at mental health anxiety and the common fear of going crazy, sometimes referred to as dementophobia. We explore the fear of losing your mind, or of anxiety becoming so intense that you might lose control. In this episode…

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About the show

The Panic Pod is the podcast for anyone living with anxiety. Hosted by Joshua Fletcher (@anxietyjosh), psychotherapist, author, content creator and TEDx speaker. The show blends professional expertise with lived experience. Josh specialises in anxiety disorders including panic attacks, OCD, agoraphobia, driving anxiety, social anxiety and esteem-related struggles. Each episode offers evidence-based psychoeducation that is accessible, relatable and free from the noise of the wellness industry. Contact: info@theschoolofanxiety.com